HERZING UNIVERSITY ATI CANCER NURSING CARE EXAM|80 QUESTIONS
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1. A nurse is caring for a malnourished, nauseated client with osteosarcoma
undergoing chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions is the
best option to include in the plan of care?
Increase the client's red meat consumption
Serve meals as warm and odorous as possible
Administer ondansetron 30 minutes prior to meals
Encourage the client to drink large volumes of oral fluids during a
meal
2. The nurse is caring for a client in the dermatology clinic who is scheduled
for removal of a 15-mm multicoloured and irregular mole from the upper
back. Which of the following biopsies would the nurse teach to this client?
Shave
Punch
Incisional
Excisional
3. Why is it important for the nurse to limit visitors to 30-minute intervals and
maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from the radiation source during
brachytherapy?
To ensure the client feels comfortable and supported.
To minimize
the risk of radiation exposure to visitors.
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To allow the client to rest without interruptions.
To comply with hospital policy on visitor management.
4. Which nursing intervention should be incorporated into the plan of care to
manage the delayed clotting process due to thrombocytopenia in a client
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with leukemia?
Applying prolonged pressure to needle sites or other sources
of external bleeding
Monitoring temperature at least once per shift
Implementing neutropenic precautions
Eliminating direct contact with others who are infectious
5. What is the primary purpose of a bone marrow biopsy in the context of
cancer diagnosis?
To assess the effectiveness of chemotherapy
To determine the presence of cancerous cells in the bone marrow
To evaluate the patient's overall health status
To identify the specific type of leukemia or lymphoma
6. Explain why spoon-shaped nails are considered a significant finding in a
patient with anemia. What does this indicate about the patient's
health?
A. They indicate dehydration
B. They suggest iron deficiency
C. They reflect poor circulation
D.They are a sign of infection
7. Which of the following is a known risk factor for ovarian cancer?
Previous history of breast cancer
Family history of ovarian cancer
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First pregnancy at age 30
Use of hormone replacement therapy
First period at age 12